Synonyms of impolite

impolite

adjective

ˌim-pə-ˈlīt 

as in rude

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others

the librarian was shocked that anyone could be so impolite as to continue talking despite repeated warnings to be quiet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rude
• disrespectful
• discourteous
• ungracious
• abrupt
• inconsiderate
• thoughtless
• unmannerly
• uncivil
• arrogant
• impertinent
• blunt
• uncalled-for
• ill-mannered
• unmannered
• gruff
• incorrect
• ill-bred
• improper
• curt
• unhandsome
• insolent
• vulgar
• impudent
• uncouth
• bold
• boorish
• churlish
• brazen
• brusque
• cheeky
• audacious
• brash
• shameless
• disagreeable
• sassy
• saucy
• loutish
• antisocial
• brassy
• surly
• clownish
• fresh
• unseemly
• indecorous
• indecent
• snippy
• crusty
• sullen
• grumpy
• presumptuous
• cross
• supercilious
• arch
• pretentious
• sharp
• haughty
• bold-faced
• caddish
• conceited
• crabbed
• bumptious
• pompous
• brusk
• superior
• lippy
• peremptory
• imperious
• snippety
• high-handed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• polite
• civil
• courteous
• gracious
• considerate
• thoughtful
• genteel
• humble
• modest
• appropriate
• acceptable
• respectful
• correct
• suitable
• proper
• good
• meek
• right
• deferential
• friendly
• meet
• becoming
• submissive
• dutiful
• fitting
• respectable
• decent
• hospitable
• cordial
• mannerly
• yielding
• well-bred
• fit
• sociable
• genial
• affable
• unassertive
• graceful
• decorous
• felicitous
• seemly
• chivalrous
• gallant
• courtly
• elegant
• befitting
• refined
• ceremonious

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of impolite

Foreign audiences generally perceived the new diplomatic style as impolite and tactless. —Tyler Jost, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2024

Yet it’s considered impolite to point this out, despite the fact that the justice has been all but explicit about it, with his public rhetoric and with Jan. 6 and Christian nationalist flags (dubiously blamed entirely on his wife). —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024

Both films treat politics as part of the fabric of their characters’ lives instead of an impolite subject to be avoided. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024

Is there a kind yet clear way to communicate that this is MY appetizer without sounding impolite? —Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024